Carol Ann Duffy

Carol Ann Duffy is a renowned Scottish poet and playwright, born on December 23, 1955. She served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 2009 to 2019, the first woman in this prestigious position. Duffy's works often explore themes of gender, politics, and love with a mix of wit and sincerity. She has received numerous awards for her poetry collections, including the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Costa Book Award. Duffy's impactful writing has cemented her status as one of the most influential poets of her generation.